by Michael Clarke and Homer
Soon after the death of Memnon there was a great battle, in which the Greeks, headed by Achilles, drove them back to the city walls. Through the Scæan Gate, which lay open, the Trojans rushed in terror and confusion, the Greeks pressing on close behind. Achilles reached the gate, and was about to enter, when Paris aimed at him with an arrow. Guided by Apollo, the weapon struck the hero in the heel, the only part in which he could be fatally wounded.
The warrior fell to the ground, whereupon the Trojan prince hastened up and slew him with his sword.
"The Story of Troy" by Michael Clarke and Homer
Question
Use the passage from The Story of Troy by M. Clarke to answer the question.
The term “Achilles’ heel” is often used as an allusion in literature. Which statement best describes the allusion to Achilles in the term “Achilles’ heel”?
(1 point)
Responses
something that is divinely ordained
something that is divinely ordained
a wise person’s serious mistake
a wise person’s serious mistake
something that is potentially fatal
something that is potentially fatal
a strong person’s weak area
1 answer
The statement that best describes the allusion to Achilles in the term "Achilles' heel" is:
something that is potentially fatal.
This captures the idea that Achilles' heel signifies a vulnerable point that can lead to dire consequences, reflecting the story of how Achilles was fatally wounded in that specific area.
